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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Powell signals new beginnings, will the RBI tune in?

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Powell signals new beginnings, will the RBI tune in?

In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Gurgaon’s real estate rush explained, government's priorities reflect in Budget 2024 allocations, Gen AI needs better strategies for future growth, will VC funding turn the course for startups, and more

Chart of the Day: What’s driving Gurgaon’s gold rush in real estate?

BUSINESS

Chart of the Day: What’s driving Gurgaon’s gold rush in real estate?

Apart from the pandemic and work-from-home model increasing demand for larger dwelling units, rising disposable income is driving luxury home sales

Adani, Birla acquisitions could reshape southern cement landscape

BUSINESS

Adani, Birla acquisitions could reshape southern cement landscape

Large cement companies have sufficient levers in terms of cost synergies and branding, which along with quality improvement and green energy usage, could lift realisations over time

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Cement Thalaivar bows out

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Cement Thalaivar bows out

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: India needs to check its policy towards Chinese investment, markets poised for a turbulent week ahead, pros and cons of the budget explained in a nutshell, decoding corporate tax rates, and more

Ola’s ride to electrifying profits may have near-term shocks

BUSINESS

Ola’s ride to electrifying profits may have near-term shocks

The price band of INR 72-76 per share implies a valuation that is at a discount to the last investment made by Singapore-based Temasek in the company

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Nasdaq rout, a wake-up call?

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Nasdaq rout, a wake-up call?

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: IT services sector is yet to see broad-based recovery, government bonds are on an uptrend, infrastructure FDI equity inflows on the up, Budget 2024 has something for everyone, and more

Will Budget's measures on infrastructure development spur private capex recovery?

BUSINESS

Will Budget's measures on infrastructure development spur private capex recovery?

In keeping with its conservative fiscal path, the government proposed to support states with long-term loans, viability gap funding and also multi-lateral funding o support large projects.

Address bottlenecks to private sector participation in infra play: Economic Survey 2023-24

BUSINESS

Address bottlenecks to private sector participation in infra play: Economic Survey 2023-24

The survey points to the lack of an independent regulator for infrastructure, which will expedite resolution of litigations and any bottlenecks in these projects which have long-gestation periods

As Hero MotoCorp’s No.1 position faces challenges, will the stock see a de-rating?

BUSINESS

As Hero MotoCorp’s No.1 position faces challenges, will the stock see a de-rating?

Honda’s gain in key motorcycle segments and Hero’s woes of poor demand in the mass market segment, which is its stronghold, have helped the former close in on Hero’s No.1 position in the 2W market

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Q1 FY2025 results: Will the party on the Street continue?

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Q1 FY2025 results: Will the party on the Street continue?

For the July 11 edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Energy sector awaits Budgetary plans to fight crisis, lessons to learn from Paytm Bank fiasco, semiconductor manufacturing still relies on govt subsidies, generative AI's dalliance with film making, and more

Budget 2024: Will the BOT model make a comeback in road projects?

BUSINESS

Budget 2024: Will the BOT model make a comeback in road projects?

The revised BOT guidelines, which incorporate learnings from past failures and relatively flat book-to-bill ratio of large developers, are expected to lure developers into road projects

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | A bumpy ride ahead for auto sector?

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | A bumpy ride ahead for auto sector?

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Voltas risk of loss looms large, Crypto firms call for tax reductions, investors stick with Federal Bank, EV sales drop sharply, and more

Premiumisation in tyres can partially mitigate cost pressure: Anuj Kathuria, President (India) JK Tyre & Industries

BUSINESS

Premiumisation in tyres can partially mitigate cost pressure: Anuj Kathuria, President (India) JK Tyre & Industries

We need to be watchful of rising commodity prices. The cost of JK Tyre's raw material basket may move up by about four per cent this fiscal

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | UltraTech cements its no1 position

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | UltraTech cements its no1 position

In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Copper rally moves into the red zone, its advantage India as global supply chain shifts, RBI wants to rein in credit cards, Akali's push Punjab politics into more chaos, and more

Amara Raja’s risky yet compelling bet on L-ion batteries

BUSINESS

Amara Raja’s risky yet compelling bet on L-ion batteries

Amara Raja’s leap into L-ion battery making is a positive step though its success will hinge on the customers and market share it can garner vis-à-vis competition

Has the upcycle in passenger vehicles sales growth played out?

BUSINESS

Has the upcycle in passenger vehicles sales growth played out?

Several reasons such as price hikes, high interest rates and a high base of PV sales may have led to growth rates tapering in recent months

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Rural consumption conundrum

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Rural consumption conundrum

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Second half of FY25 may bring rate cuts, researchers predict lower inflation than RBI forecast, what MSP hike holds for the Kharif season, informal workers' situation shows no improvement, and more

Robust demand for office leasing but vacancy risks lurk

BUSINESS

Robust demand for office leasing but vacancy risks lurk

Strong growth in global capability centres, banking and financial services and flex work spaces in addition to start-ups is driving demand for office spaces

Chart of the Day: Hotels capex vaults in CY2023 but below CY2019

BUSINESS

Chart of the Day: Hotels capex vaults in CY2023 but below CY2019

Steadily improving occupancy rates and average room rates have pushed up confidence in the hotel sector leading to five-fold increase in capex in FY2023

Hyundai IPO: What’s in it for the Korean parent and the Indian investor?

BUSINESS

Hyundai IPO: What’s in it for the Korean parent and the Indian investor?

India is a priority market for Korea’s HMC. Q12024 global sales showed that India grew at 11.5 per cent yoy compared to US and Europe that grew at 5 and 6 per cent respectively, albeit on a lower base

Ambuja's takeover of Penna Cement brings market share gains, synergies

MARKETS

Ambuja's takeover of Penna Cement brings market share gains, synergies

Ambuja Cement’s acquisition of Penna Cement gets it a foothold in the competitive southern landscape, but turnaround of this ailing entity is a challenge

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | More indications of a soft landing 

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | More indications of a soft landing 

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Startups losing sheen for employees, unfavourable policy fear lingers for sugar mills, policies to boost affordable housing, misplaced infrastructure priorities limit India’s economic potential, and more

A multi-pronged approach, not mere targets, can boost affordable housing

BUSINESS

A multi-pronged approach, not mere targets, can boost affordable housing

The present PMAY scheme and the faltering pace of affordable housing that fell short of its earlier targets has evoked a great deal of criticism

As retail inventory falls, India must up its game in global cotton textiles

BUSINESS

As retail inventory falls, India must up its game in global cotton textiles

Falling cotton prices augur well for India’s yarn spinning and weaving mills that are seeing demand improvement in domestic and overseas markets

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